Coney Island's Astrotower Partially Dismantled

Coney Island's Astrotower Partially Dismantled

Coney Island's Astrotower Partially Dismantled

Monika Graff

Workers disassemble the Astrotower in Coney Island on July 4, 2013 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. Officials decided to close Luna Park and sections of the boardwalk while workers take down the amusement tower which was seen precariously swaying two days ago.

Workers disassemble the Astrotower in Coney Island on July 4, 2013 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. Officials decided to close Luna Park and sections of the boardwalk while workers take down the amusement tower which was seen precariously swaying two days ago.

Coney Island's Astrotower Partially Dismantled

Monika Graff

Firemen look on as workers disassemble the Astrotower in Coney Island on July 4, 2013 in the borough of Brooklyn in New York City. Officials decided to close Luna Park and sections of the boardwalk while workers take down the amusement tower which was seen precariously swaying two days ago.

Firemen look on as workers disassemble the Astrotower in Coney Island on July 4, 2013 in the borough of Brooklyn in New York City. Officials decided to close Luna Park and sections of the boardwalk while workers take down the amusement tower which was seen precariously swaying two days ago.

Coney Island's Astrotower Partially Dismantled

Monika Graff

A police officer guards a section of the boardwalk which is closed off to the public as the Astrotower, far right, is disassembled in Coney Island on July 4, 2013 in the borough of Brooklyn in New York City. Officials decided to close Luna Park and sections of the boardwalk while workers take down the amusement tower which was seen precariously swaying two days ago.

A police officer guards a section of the boardwalk which is closed off to the public as the Astrotower, far right, is disassembled in Coney Island on July 4, 2013 in the borough of Brooklyn in New York City. Officials decided to close Luna Park and sections of the boardwalk while workers take down the amusement tower which was seen precariously swaying two days ago.

Coney Island's Astrotower Partially Dismantled

Monika Graff

The Astrotower is disassembled in Coney Island on July 4, 2013 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. Officials decided to close Luna Park and sections of the boardwalk while workers take down the amusement tower which was seen precariously swaying two days ago.

The Astrotower is disassembled in Coney Island on July 4, 2013 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. Officials decided to close Luna Park and sections of the boardwalk while workers take down the amusement tower which was seen precariously swaying two days ago.

Coney Island's Astrotower Partially Dismantled

Monika Graff

Workers disassemble the Astrotower as Luna Park remains closed in Coney Island on July 4, 2013 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. Officials decided to close Luna Park and sections of the boardwalk while workers take down the amusement tower which was seen precariously swaying two days ago.

Workers disassemble the Astrotower as Luna Park remains closed in Coney Island on July 4, 2013 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. Officials decided to close Luna Park and sections of the boardwalk while workers take down the amusement tower which was seen precariously swaying two days ago.

Coney Island's Astrotower Partially Dismantled

Monika Graff

Sections of the boardwalk sit closed as the Astrotower is disassembled in Coney Island on July 4, 2013 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. Officials decided to close Luna Park and sections of the boardwalk while workers take down the amusement tower which was seen precariously swaying two days ago.

Sections of the boardwalk sit closed as the Astrotower is disassembled in Coney Island on July 4, 2013 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. Officials decided to close Luna Park and sections of the boardwalk while workers take down the amusement tower which was seen precariously swaying two days ago.

Coney Island's Astrotower Partially Dismantled

Monika Graff

A police officer patrols a sections of the boardwalk which is closed off to the public as the Astrotower is disassembled in Coney Island on July 4, 2013 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. Officials decided to close Luna Park and sections of the boardwalk while workers take down the amusement tower which was seen precariously swaying two days ago.

A police officer patrols a sections of the boardwalk which is closed off to the public as the Astrotower is disassembled in Coney Island on July 4, 2013 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. Officials decided to close Luna Park and sections of the boardwalk while workers take down the amusement tower which was seen precariously swaying two days ago.

Coney Island's Astrotower Partially Dismantled

Monika Graff

Workers disassemble the Astrotower in Coney Island on July 4, 2013 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. Officials decided to close Luna Park and sections of the boardwalk while workers take down the amusement tower which was seen precariously swaying two days ago.

Workers disassemble the Astrotower in Coney Island on July 4, 2013 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. Officials decided to close Luna Park and sections of the boardwalk while workers take down the amusement tower which was seen precariously swaying two days ago.

Coney Island's Astrotower Partially Dismantled

Monika Graff

The Astrotower (right) is worked on as Luna Park remains closed in Coney Island on July 4, 2013 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. Officials decided to close Luna Park and sections of the boardwalk while workers take down the amusement tower which was seen precariously swaying two days ago.

The Astrotower (right) is worked on as Luna Park remains closed in Coney Island on July 4, 2013 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. Officials decided to close Luna Park and sections of the boardwalk while workers take down the amusement tower which was seen precariously swaying two days ago.

Workers disassemble the Astrotower in Coney Island on July 4, 2013 in... Foto di attualitàBorough - tipo di distretto,Brooklyn,Composizione verticale,Coney Island,Disassemblare,Evento catastrofico,Industria,Minacce,New York - Città,Occupazione,Parco divertimenti,Pericolo,Rischio,Stati Uniti d'America,Struttura edilePhotographer Monika GraffCollection: Getty Images News 2013 Getty ImagesNEW YORK, NY- JULY 04: Workers disassemble the Astrotower in Coney Island on July 4, 2013 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. Officials decided to close Luna Park and sections of the boardwalk while workers take down the amusement tower which was seen precariously swaying two days ago. (Photo by Monika Graff/Getty Images)